Shanty Photo Display Idea #2

Hey guys!  I promised this to you over the weekend but found lots of other things to do... Sorry :-) 

My next frame/display idea is even cheaper and easier than the last!  It's still cute though!  Here it is...

These make a super cheap but so chic gift for Christmas.  Here is how I did it...

I started with the same 2x8x8 I purchased from Lowe's for $5.  If you don't have a saw you can purchase your wood at Home Depot and have them cut it there for you.  My pieces are about 10" long.

I then used these dowel rod caps I found at Hobby Lobby.  They come in a pack of 3 for under $2.  I did find some very similar at Joann's as well.

I used my hot glue gun to attach a dowel cap to the top of a wood piece.  The picture below shows the added finial but it also has a clothespin attached.  You need to wait to attach your pin.

I also found these wood pieces at Joann's.  They certainly were not my favorite color but I saw potential... Especially for $.59 a piece... Whooop!

I took my frame with attached dowel cap and my little wood pieces out to the garage and gave them a few coats of our favorite spray paint...

You can find the Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch cheapest at Home Depot.  I painted one frame Canyon Black and one Heirloom White.

Here is my black one dry...

I then cut a small piece of burlap about 1/2" smaller than my frame.  You can get burlap at any fabric store like Hobby Lobby or Joann's.

I then used some 3M spray adhesive on the back of my burlap piece and attached it to my frame.

I then used some furniture tacks to add a little detail to my corners.  I used black ones on my black frame and silver tacks on my white one.  You can get these at the hardware store or craft store.

Finally I added my cute wood pieces and my clothespins.  I used my hot glue gun to attach both pieces.

Your final step is to add a picture, recipe or message and wrap it up for that special someone!

Hope you like them!!  These babies can be made for under $4 a piece which makes them ever cuter.  I also love that they can be used for more than just photos.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Also!!!

Get those projects ready for tomorrow's I Made It Without My Hubby party!!  We want to see any and all crafts, projects, revamps, and gifts you gals have made without the help of your hubs!!  

We have a great giveaway lined up so get ready!!  We will put the post up tomorrow night.  Have a great week!!

~Whitney